"Another brother falls but we're all here to show support and pick him up and hopefully everybody can see this," Rogers said. Eerie photographs show the hill two young teens were ordered to walk down by their killer before he murdered them in rural Indiana. "I live in the community nearby, and wanted to make sure I show my support and respect," said Chris Beckett, who lives in Avondale. "I don't know if that's just me or what but that bridge and walking up to that bridge around the curve feel evil.". The plant, called Indiana Packers, is From a local: they process hogs into pork, and its a horrible job that a LOT of people who are otherwise unemployable, whether due to criminal backgrounds or poor references from prior employers, end up doing. The location where the girls bodies were found is only about 2.5-3 miles from the plant. MCSO deputy in training, Alfredo Romero, who met Ruiz, said "I was able to actually ride with him for one of my days and you could kind of feel how great of a person he was and made a bit of impact in such a short time.". It seems hard to believe after this long and with his picture and audio record available, police still have not managed to find him. With . Has a substance or alcohol abuse problem. It is the Monon High Bridge, a hiking trail near the tiny Indiana town of Delphi, 100km northwest of Indianapolis. Picks a spot to change into his BG attire with his kill kit. This didn't have to have happen. Their bodies were found in the woods east of Delphi the next day on Valentine's Day. Now that so much time has passed I don't know what to believe anymore. In my mind it just seems unfathomable that there could be photographic and audio evidence of the suspect and he is still at large. At 2.09pm, Libby, used her mobile phone to upload a picture of Abby walking on the iconic bridge to Snapchat. Gaining control of them with a knife or gun, he forced them to turn northward and down the hill. As for Chadwell's change of venue, Tippecanoe Superior 2 Judge Steve Meyer set an Aug. 31 hearing on the motion. It is also possible the bodies appeared this way because Abby crawled a distance before passing away. All i know is that whatever they went through was horrendous and I'll be happy for answers. [2], Neighbors claimed that Ame was often abused and reported seeing her forced to walk back and forth on the sidewalk, barefoot, in extremely hot Phoenix temperatures. 2023 www.azcentral.com. I know there is a recording and I know there is a decent picture, but this is America where traveling is really easy to do. However, the cops have found nothing. (WTHR) - State police say more audio from Libby German's cell phone was played for the victims' families, including a mention of a man they noticed behind them. A five-and-a-half-year nationwide search for a suspect in the killings of two Indiana teens ended with the arrest of a local man, authorities said Monday.. How investigators came to arrest 50-year . On Feb. 15, 2017, police released cellphone images from German's phone showing a suspect in the case coming across the bridge towards the girls. Libby German recorded the killer's order after she placed her phone with its video camera rolling in her pocket as he cornered them on the bridge. Nothing more. [8] When asked why Ame was treated so badly, it was said, "She was mentally a little slow, but that's it. Their hands were bound with adhesive tape and their mouthsstuffed with socks from a nearby dresser. [7], Police claimed that the other children instigated situations to get Ame in trouble. "It was an awful feeling of being trapped with no way out of there. I also don't feel as though Ron Logan is the man in the picture but for some reason in my gut I do feel some type of suspicion around him, and I could be totally wrong, but I also think maybe he is covering for a family member or friend. That same friend, Floyd Kelly, said he and his wife, Verna, planned to attend a New Year's Eve party at the Redmond home the night of the murders. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Was an opportunistic, yet planful, killer (i.e. "We have a lot of clay here in Indiana so it's like standing on churned butter. "Notably, theNewYorkPost has falsely stated within a photo caption that Chadwell had been arrested for the murder of Liberty.". Check this out: https://youtu.be/DZzBCyLSI0E. Then the trunk was padlocked. She was acquitted in 1985 after a third trial. [4] The punishment was supposedly for lying or for stealing food. We didn't have that this year and I would have given anything to have had that. It's such a tragic case, I can't shake it. He's too well dressed. Round 3: New winter storm pummels Arizona with snow and rain, Tree falls over during storm west of Phoenix, Rescue of Australian hiker stranded in freezing Arizona, New winter storm bringing rain to the Phoenix area. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Newly released interview transcripts of police and one man reveal more details about the investigation into the death of two Indiana teenage girls. Marilyn Redmond even traveled to Chicago, Illinois, to identifyBracy and Hooper as her attackers from a lineup. Friends Libby German, 14, and Abby Williams, 13, left school early and were dropped off around 1:45pm by a relative to go hiking on trails near the Moon High Bridge in Delphi, Indiana. Six months later, though, a painful anniversary has arrived with still no answers. She returned to see three men and a gun pointed at her husband. Theconviction was again overturned four years later and in 1995 Cruz was acquitted followinga fifth trial. Experiences deep-seated rage toward women. Idk if he's an actual suspect, but the police certainly jumped on the opportunity to detain him for his probation violations and have kept him in custody. Trails: Libby & Abby and Lyric & Elizabeth all disappeared while on a trail in the afternoon. Police say the girls mostly talk about "stuff girls talk about" in the recording, but they also mention the man. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. In 1982, Marilyn Redmondfiled a $360 million wrongful death suit against Ron Lukezic and the five convicted killers at the time, though its outcome was unclear. That makes me wonder if they were held somewhere and then placed later? Had scratches on his body and, possibly, other injuries, around Valentines Day, February 14, 2017. And if that is the case then I very much think it's someone familiar with that land. Why do you think the man on the picture has not been caught yet? I don't know but the more time goes by, the angrier I get. Day 2: No contact, phones off (would have charged w friends to stay on SM), no one's seen them, all friends and friends moms and dads have replied no - we haven't seen them, early reports of a suspicious person walking on trails with a report made immediately to law enforcement the day before, before girls even disappeared indicating some guy walked quickly through trails and didn't . I, too, am leaning towards it being a crime of opportunity. Hundreds lined the streets of Delphi on Sunday as Liberty 'Libby' German, 14, was taken to be buried. This is one case that I check on a daily basis and I really hate that there hasn't been more developments. My initial guess was that the man in the picture is either a transient or truck driversomething that allowed him to get out of the area quickly. DTH speculates the man rehearsed his plan, walked the route and was ready to act whenever suitable victims appeared. While living in Phoenix, Ame and the other children were supposedly being home-schooled. Cynthia Stoltzmann and her mother's bond were each set at $500,000. Man arrested after explosives found in a checked-in bag. The bodies were all found in areas a hunter might frequent. Clinton Hurley, the suspect accused of killing Maricopa County deputy Juan Ruiz, has been released from the hospital and is now in Pinal County Jail. I have always had a passion for following true crime but for obvious reasons this case is really weighing heavy on my heart. ", James Chadwell in jail:Accused child abductor needs medical treatment after jailhouse fight. Look at the map of the area and youll see that Ron Logans property is in a perfect spot to pull something like this off. That said, I did find it interesting to review the rumors that were being discussed shortly after the murders. "Because this is not a singular issue.". DELPHI, Ind. State police say more audio from Libby German's cell phone was played for the victims' families, including a mention of a man they noticed behind them. Maybe this guy knew those girls were going to be there, maybe he overheard them speaking or maybe he knew their mother and their mother told him that they were going to be there Anything is possible these days. "On Oct. 9, 2021, Deputy Juan Ruiz was simply doing his job and he paid the ultimate price trying to keep our community safe. The space between the gaps is not enough for your foot to slide through, unless you turn it sideways. However, WISH-TV reported that Kline said he wasn't sure who else might have used or had access to the account. When it was reported they towed away his car it seemed locked in. The murder investigation's chief detective, who has heard the entire tape from which the audio fragment comes, describes the killer as having the "voice of the devil" coming through him. Finally as a felony DUI offender his DNA would have been readily available to law enforcement. They said Ame often had head lice and once had cat urine on her shoes. It is totally impossible to stand in that area, so we know that's not right. - Families and friends are saying goodbye to the Delphi girls who were killed while hiking in Carroll County last week. You're going to wear that? Hooper, 76, was sentenced to death for his role in the 1980 New Year's Eve murders of William Patrick Redmond, 46, and his 70-year-old mother-in-law Helen Genevieve Phelps. "We don't need them anymore," Marilyn Redmond recalled one of the men saying. [15][16][17], Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 23:55, List of women on death row in the United States, "Phoenix girl's death in footlocker horrifies mom", "Details emerge of a life of horror for Phoenix girl who died", "Phoenix police: 4 people arrested in child's death", "Ame Deal's Father Trying to Bail Monsters Who Murdered His Daughter Out of Jail", "School officials in Utah reported abuse of Ame Deal", "Phoenix Police: Abuse of Ame Deal "Makes You Sick to Your Stomach. Richard Allen, 50, May have an alibi for the time of the murders but this alibi may be superficial or crack under scrutiny. It has also been mentioned that Daniel Nations girlfriend's first name starts with "K", (although I . If DNA was recovered from the scene, the killer does not have any felony convictions in Indiana (they collect DNA from all felons). Lukezic was also convicted in 1981 for her role in the murders, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Down where you see him on that photo [the image captured by Libby German on her phone] is especially mushy and I was scared there. That knock on the door might have saved the girl's life. Double homicides may have simply been crimes of opportunity rather than a specific type he was seeking out. They seemed to have done a good job executing their evil act. The girls throats were injured in the course of their deaths, either through strangulation or by being cut with a knife. Get out the door. The only audio that has been released to the public from the phone is that of a man's voice ordering German and her friend, Abby Williams, "down the hill.". Both Carter, the local sheriff, other law enforcement and Delphi citizens themselves are convinced because of the location of the girls' abduction and murder, the killer was a local or former resident with intimate knowledge of the site. "One thing we know about that killer it's pretty obvious that the guy wasn't scared of heights. Shirley claims that while David's family made her a slave to them, called her names and hit her, they did not abuse the children. The 13th of the month, the number 13, or just generally the teens, might hold special significance for him. Just off the square, the investigation command center remains open, where police still come and go daily, looking into tips that come in about the girls' murders. This was apparently the reason why the FBI got involved straight away. Then again I cant understand who could look at those two girls and want to hurt them in such a brutal way.). I wonder if the FBI has been contacted for data regarding truck drivers moving between Iowa and Indiana on the days in question? He said someone knows who the killer is but was keeping quiet because of "extreme fear". For more information, please see our ", The Phoenix Police Department said, "Our thoughts go out to our brothers & sisters at the (MCSO) & the entire #Arizona community after the horrific death of Deputy Juan "Johnny" Ruiz.". The rumor about the girls wearing scarves at their funeral seems to check out. 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